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Practical, field-oriented engineering guidance for hygienic and industrial process systems — heat transfer, hygienic pumps, valves, tank cleaning, steam and pharmaceutical water. Written to improve design, service and procurement decisions before equipment selection.

Preventive Maintenance
Equipment lifecycle support

Spares

Plan the right spares before maintenance begins. Explore common service components, understand what determines compatibility and ask DFT to help identify the correct replacement for your installed equipment.

Unique SSV

Unique SSV service requirements depend on the valve variant and duty. Identify the installed single-seat valve before selecting a product-contact seal kit or an actuator service kit.

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Unique SSV service selection

Unique SSV valve cross-section and actuator drawing with component position labels
DFT-supplied Unique SSV reference · Select to enlarge. Drawing positions are reference labels; the checklist is not a position-by-position parts list.
Unique SSV service selection component listing
Pos.ComponentSelection notes
—Product-contact seal kitMatch shut-off, change-over or specialised variant
—Seat and stem sealing componentsConfirm sealing arrangement and elastomer
—Actuator service componentsIdentify actuator model separately
—Control and indication componentsIdentify the fitted control unit and reported symptom

Component groups below are an identification checklist. Exact contents depend on valve variant, size and actuator. Confirm the equipment-specific drawing with DFT.

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Selection & service guidance

Product-contact service parts

Seal kits address wear in the product-contact sealing arrangement. Confirm kit contents against the exact valve configuration; a shut-off valve and a change-over or specialised variant may require different components.

Actuator and control equipment

Separate leakage through the product path from pneumatic leakage or incomplete movement. Identify the actuator and control unit independently so a mechanical service request is not confused with a sensing or air-supply issue.

What to send DFT

Share the serial number, valve size and standard, valve variant, actuator details, existing elastomer and process conditions. Note the observed symptom, cleaning regime and required quantity. DFT can use this context to coordinate identification.

Maintenance planning

Plan inspection from operating history and the applicable manual. Store spare seals in their packaging and review their condition before installation. After service, verify movement, sealing and position feedback under the approved commissioning procedure.

Spares support from DFT

Prepare for planned maintenance

Build a critical-spares list around your installed equipment, service history and operational priorities. Review quantities and lead times before a shutdown.

Match the complete configuration

A similar appearance does not confirm compatibility. Model, serial number, size, materials and operating conditions help identify a suitable replacement.

Resolve the cause of wear

Leakage or repeated component failure can indicate an operating or installation problem. Combine replacement with inspection and a review of the equipment duty.

Extending performance: Alfa Laval 360° Service Portfolio. Start-up, Maintenance, Support, Improvements and Monitoring; outcomes: Uptime, Availability and Optimization.

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